After distributing the Cold Iron God Pearls, Ye Yunfei turned around and soared into the air, preparing to depart.
“Hey, where are you going? Wait for me.” Qin Xiaoyu immediately followed after him.
Ye Yunfei did not answer, striding away and leaving the mountain range containing the Small World in an instant.
“Wait up! Why are you walking so fast?” Qin Xiaoyu chased after Ye Yunfei with all her might.
“Why are you following me?” Ye Yunfei halted his steps, looked back at Qin Xiaoyu, and asked.
“Are you from this Void, or did you enter from another Void outside?” Qin Xiaoyu inquired.
“I am from this Void,” Ye Yunfei replied.
“I never would have thought the Eighth Void would have a freakishly talented young genius like you. It's truly unbelievable. I had always heard the Eighth Void was very backward, but it seems people outside have been mistaken.” Qin Xiaoyu said in astonishment.
“Is there something else you want?” Ye Yunfei frowned as he asked.
“Since you're from this Void, why not show me around? I don't know this place, and wandering alone is too boring.” Qin Xiaoyu proposed.
“I have no time for that,” Ye Yunfei shook his head, a tone of impatience in his voice.
Then, ignoring Qin Xiaoyu, he took a single step and vanished, instantly traversing a great distance through space.
“This guy is so rude! Hey, wait for me!” Seeing Ye Yunfei rapidly disappear, Qin Xiaoyu grew anxious and immediately employed her movement technique to pursue.
However, after a few steps, she realized Ye Yunfei's movement speed was simply too fast; given her strength, it was impossible to keep up, and the distance between them stretched further and further.
“I don't believe I can't catch up to you!” Qin Xiaoyu grew somewhat angry. With a flick of her sleeve, a streak of light rushed out and transformed into a delicate small vessel.
Qin Xiaoyu stood on the vessel, which trembled lightly and turned into another streak of light, chasing after Ye Yunfei.
The speed of this small vessel was astonishing, catching up to Ye Yunfei in just a few breaths.
“This flying treasure is quite remarkable,” Hun Lao couldn't help but remark in surprise.
“Indeed, it is very good,” Ye Yunfei was also slightly amazed, as it was the first time he had encountered a flying treasure with such speed.
“This flying treasure has several sophisticated spatial and temporal Formations engraved within it, and it also stores many Divine-level energy crystals to provide power,” Ye Yunfei commented, using his Soul Power to sense the small vessel under Qin Xiaoyu's feet.
By now, Qin Xiaoyu had arrived beside Ye Yunfei, traveling alongside him.
Ye Yunfei relied on his own movement speed to travel fast, while Qin Xiaoyu stood atop that vessel, looking at Ye Yunfei with a smug expression.
“Why are you following me?” Ye Yunfei asked unhappily.
“I'm a girl who's come to this unfamiliar Void, knowing no one nor the land. I don't even know where to go, and it's far too dangerous to be alone. So, how about this, I'll follow you. Wherever you go, I go,” Qin Xiaoyu replied.
“Are you afraid of danger? You were bold enough to provoke so many Earth Yin Beasts.” Ye Yunfei retorted.
“I don't care! I just think you're a decent person, so I'll follow you,” Qin Xiaoyu insisted.
“Master, it seems this lass has latched onto you. A beauty throwing herself into your arms, my master is truly charming,” Hu Miao said with a laugh.
“Since you're not from this Void, why don't you go back? Didn't you say you came to the Eighth Void via an ancient Teleportation Altar? You should be able to use that to return to the Sixth Void,” Ye Yunfei asked, looking at Qin Xiaoyu.
“I don't want to go back so soon. I snuck out to play without telling my father. If I go back now, I'll definitely be locked up immediately. I might never get a chance to come out and play again,” Qin Xiaoyu shook her head in response.
“She seems like a spoiled young lady from a rich family. She's only a Primary Void God, and from the looks of it, her combat strength isn't likely to be high either. For someone so playful and reckless, it's only a matter of time before something happens,” Hun Lao sighed.
“Look! That Qin bitch is over there! Surround her immediately, don't let her escape again!” Just then, over a dozen figures sped towards them from the distance.
“So that's it. No wonder she wanted to follow me.” Seeing the dozen-odd rapidly approaching figures, Ye Yunfei suddenly understood why Qin Xiaoyu had been following him; she was being pursued and wanted to use him as a shield.
“Don't worry. Even though these dozen or so fellows are from the Autumn Wind Group and are all Deities, the strongest among them is only an Intermediate Void God. Their combat power can't compare to yours at all. Please, quickly help me kill them all. These guys are all scoundrels. Xiao Rong died because of them. I've wanted to avenge Xiao Rong for a long time, but I can't defeat them,” Qin Xiaoyu said hurriedly to Ye Yunfei as she watched the fast-approaching figures.
“The Autumn Wind Group? So she really is from the Sixth Void.” Hearing Qin Xiaoyu's words, Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
Previously, in the True Phoenix Tomb, Ye Yunfei had encountered people from the Autumn Wind Group, a force from the Sixth Void. At the time, Liu Ju from the Sixth Void was being chased by Autumn Wind Group members, and Ye Yunfei had intervened at a critical moment.
“I have no reason to help you deal with them for no cause. They're here for you, not me. Your flying vessel is quite fast. If you flee now, you should still have time,” Ye Yunfei said indifferently.
“It's too late for me to escape now! These Autumn Wind Group fellows are incredibly skilled at tracking, more sensitive than a hound's nose! Once they've spotted you face-to-face, escaping is very difficult,” Qin Xiaoyu said anxiously.
“So, you followed me with the intention of using me to deal with these Autumn Wind Group people, didn't you? But matters that don't concern me are not something I want to get involved in,” Ye Yunfei replied placidly.
“How can you be like this! Would you stand by and watch someone die?” Qin Xiaoyu shouted at Ye Yunfei, frantic with anger and impatience.
Ye Yunfei gave no answer, simply turning to leave.
The Autumn Wind Group was a very powerful force in the Sixth Void. The fact that they had pursued this Qin Xiaoyu all the way from the Sixth Void to the Eighth Void indicated there must be a deep grudge between the two sides.
This Qin Xiaoyu was probably also from a fairly influential force in the Sixth Void, so this could well involve a conflict between two major powers in the Sixth Void. Ye Yunfei didn't understand the situation at all, so he wasn't very keen on getting involved.
Although Ye Yunfei wasn't afraid of the Autumn Wind Group, he didn't want to be drawn into disputes between other Void's factions without cause.
“You little bitch! You've made us look so hard for you! Well, now, let's see where you can still run!” By then, the dozen or so Autumn Wind Group members from the distance had quickly surrounded them.
“Oh ho, haven't seen you for a few days, and you've already found yourself a pretty boy. Truly wanton and cheap. If you're in such need of a man, why not look for mature men like us rather than this handsome but useless pretty boy? We'll definitely let you experience real pleasure.” Seeing Ye Yunfei who was in the process of turning away, one of the Autumn Wind Group members immediately called out.
Since all these Autumn Wind Group people were either Primary or Intermediate Void Gods, and Ye Yunfei's Divine power was already equivalent to a Perfected Void God, far surpassing theirs, coupled with the fact that when they tried to sense Ye Yunfei with their Soul Power, Ye Yunfei isolated it with his own powerful Soul Power, they were unable to perceive his true realm and strength. They believed a young man like him, no matter how strong, would have his limits.
“Ha ha ha... That's right! What's the point of finding a pretty boy? Most of these pretty boys are just a silver spear that's actually wax - worthless! Only guys like us, mature men, can give you real fun.”
“Speaking of which, this little girl isn't bad looking. Brothers, don't be too heavy-handed when we move; don't hurt or cripple her. Once we've captured her, we'll all have some fun together.”
...The other Autumn Wind Group members also broke into lecherous laughter, their speech vulgar and crass.
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but frown slightly upon hearing this.
“Block that pretty boy! Don't let him escape!” Several Autumn Wind Group members set their sights on Ye Yunfei and rushed towards him.
“Since you're seeking death, I can't help it then.” Ye Yunfei halted his steps.
“These Autumn Wind Group members are heartless, each a ruthless killer. Even if you have no grudge against them, once they encounter you, they won't let you go easily,” Qin Xiaoyu said to Ye Yunfei.
“Look, I'll pay you a reward if you help me deal with them. I'll give back all those Cold Iron God Pearls from before!” Seeing the dozen Autumn Wind Group people tightly sealing off this space, Qin Xiaoyu's face paled slightly, and she quickly addressed Ye Yunfei.
Afraid Ye Yunfei would truly ignore her, she'd be doomed. After speaking, Qin Xiaoyu took out all the Cold Iron God Pearls Ye Yunfei had given her earlier and presented them in front of him.
“Very well then.” Ye Yunfei looked at the Cold Iron God Pearls before him and nodded.
These were indeed materials he needed. Cold Iron God Pearls were important ingredients for crafting high-level Virtual God puppets, making the puppet bodies even harder.
Ye Yunfei took all the Cold Iron God Pearls Qin Xiaoyu offered.
Instantly relieved, Qin Xiaoyu remembered witnessing Ye Yunfei's strength back in that Small World. She knew the Autumn Wind Group members before them stood no chance, as Ye Yunfei had single-handedly defeated over a hundred Earth Yin Beasts in that valley.
“This little bitch's figure and face are really quite good. She suits my taste.” By then, the dozen Autumn Wind Group members had completely surrounded Ye Yunfei and Qin Xiaoyu, wearing mocking expressions all around. A short, stout man scrutinized Qin Xiaoyu's body and couldn't resist saying it out loud.
“You seek death! I remember you! You were the one who attacked Xiao Rong from behind and injured her, leading to her eventual death. You beast! You must pay with your life for Xiao Rong!” Qin Xiaoyu was furious.
“Heh heh, little bitch, still so arrogant even at death's door. Don't worry, you're good-looking, you won't die so easily,” the short man sneered.
“Enough nonsense. Let's act. Capture this little bitch; we need to hurry back to the Sixth Void to report. As for this pretty boy, kill him. We can't let news leak that we've caught Qin Xiaoyu, or the Qin Family will surely intercept us on the way to rescue this little bitch,” another man beside him said.